Trample

Pronunciation: /ˈtræmpəl/

Trample (verb)

  1. to walk on something with heavy steps, often causing damage.
  2. to treat someone's rights or feelings as if they are not important.

Examples

  • The children trample on the fallen leaves.
  • Hikers trample through the muddy path.

Common collocations: trample on grass, trample over flowers, trample through mud, trample on rights, trample over freedoms

Synonyms of Trample

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Trample

  • when describing gentle movement